Therapy for Trauma

Trauma is an emotional response to an event or series of events that impacts a person’s ability to cope and function.

70% of adults will experience some type of traumatic event and 6% of the population will have PTSD at some point in their lives. Trauma can feel isolating, scary, and affects your overall quality of life. The good news is, you do not have to navigate this journey on your own. Trauma can be managed by various types of therapy.

Trauma

Symptoms

The symptoms you may be experiencing are a very normal response to a disturbing situation. Below is a list of possible symptoms of trauma. Everyone experiences trauma differently and may experience some or all of these symptoms. Conversely, we may experience some of these symptoms at one time or another, and it does not necessarily mean we have trauma.

Mood

Anger
Irritability
Mood Swings
Anxiety
Fear
Guilt
Shame
Self-blame
Sadness
Hopelessness
Feeling disconnected or numb
Shock, denial, or disbelief
Depression

Behavioral

Sleep

Whole Body

Cognitive

Difficulty concentrating
Intrusive thoughts of the event that may occur out of the blue
Visual images of the event
Loss of memory
Disorientation
Confusion
Heightened startle response

How can we help? Our therapists specialize in therapy for Trauma. We use evidence-based practices in our therapeutic approach including, EMDR, CBT, and Virtual Reality therapies.

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